1) What monthly nominal rate of return must his investment earn for him to achieve his goal?  2) If the best rate in the market he can find is a 10% monthly nominal rate, what would be the new amount for the contributions he will have to make to still achieve his goal of having $150,000 in 10 years?

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You have already saved $20,000. Suppose you continue to make contributions of $750 at the beginning of each month for the next 15 years. You have a goal of having $200,000. 

1) What monthly nominal rate of return must his investment earn for him to achieve his goal? 

2) If the best rate in the market he can find is a 10% monthly nominal rate, what would be the new amount for the contributions he will have to make to still achieve his goal of having $150,000 in 10 years? 

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